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Volunteer and Speakers Sought for Popular Kids' Summer Camp at "The Little Zoo That Could"
4/19/2010
GULF SHORES, Ala. – With the start of summer vacation quickly approaching, organizers with the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo are gearing up for its annual Zoo Camp. The popular “Little Zoo That Could” in Gulf Shores, Ala., is once again welcoming children to its affordable yet educational and fun summer camp, which is set for June 21 through 25.
“This annual zoo camp means the world to our children and to the zoo,” said Zoo Camp Director Lisa Murphy. “We are very fortunate to provide this week-long educational day camp. It helps children develop an appreciation and respect for the animals that will last a life time.”
With newly implemented incentives, local businesses are invited to become zoo camp sponsors at the platinum ($1000.00), gold ($750.00), silver ($500.00), bronze ($250.00) or pearl ($100.00) levels. These participating businesses will have their company name and logo displayed on a sponsorship sign located inside the zoo for one year. Businesses or individuals are also welcome to donate supplies for the camp or to make a financial (tax-deductable) contribution.
“We are also looking for volunteer teachers and teenage counselors to fill out our roster," Murphy added. “These teenagers are a great asset to our certified teaching staff, who also graciously donate their time and knowledge.”
Counselors must be at least 13 years of age and need to have parental consent if he or she is under 18 years old.
Finally, zoo camp officials are searching for local environmental or animal-related businesses who would like to be a guest speaker during the camp.
All sponsorships, donations, volunteers or guest speakers should contact Lisa Murphy or Kim Dahlgren at 251 968-4910
Details on Zoo Camp
This week long day camp for children ages 3 to 11 years old offers age specific games, arts and crafts projects and presentations from guest speakers in addition to meetings with the zoo staff and residents. Returning to the camp this year are the popular Australian Outback exhibit and a baby Bengal tiger interactive program.
Campers ages 3 to 5 years will enjoy a half-day of fun for the duration of the week-long camp. These children (who must be potty trained) will stay each day from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Registration for this age group is $100.00 per child for the entire camp experience. Meanwhile, youth age 5 to 11 will enjoy a full day of camp activities from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. Registration is $175.00.
Budding artists are invited to participate in the t-shirt design contest. The winning entry will receive $100.00 zoo dollars, and submissions will be accepted until June 7. For more information or to download a contest registration form, visit www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.org.
Parents wishing to register their child or children for this week-long camp must download the registration form at www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.org. The completed form and payment can either be mailed or delivered in person to the zoo. Application will not be taken over the phone.
For any questions, please contact Kim Dahlgren at the zoo via 251-968-4910 or zoocamp@alabamagulfcoastzoo.org.
About the Zoo
The zoo is open every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and admits the last guest at 3:30. Admission is $10.00 for adults (ages 13-54), $8.00 for seniors (55+), and $7.00 for children (ages 3-12). Children 2 years of age and under are admitted free of charge. For more information, please call 251-968-5731 or visit www.alabamagulfcoastzoo.org.
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